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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Aamir Khan defends endorsing Dream 11, says he has refused alcohol and tobacco ads: ‘If it's legal, then let me do it'
Aamir Khan, like most of his contemporaries, endorses many brands, but unlike many of them, he is choosy about the brands he lends his name to. For instance, Aamir has refused to lend his name to alcoholic beverages and tobacco products so when he got associated with gaming app Dream 11 recently, his fans were quite shocked. In a recent interview, Aamir shared that he has a few conditions before he decides to endorse a brand, and the first condition is that the product has to deliver on its promise. In a chat with Zoom, Aamir shared, 'I always check that the product is delivering what they have promised.' He said that he has another condition and as per that, he never announces the price of the product. 'Sometimes, I break my own principle. For example, I never announce the price of the product that I am endorsing because I am not a salesman. I am a brand ambassador. I can talk about your brand but not about it's price,' he said and immediately recalled that he once broke that rule while endorsing Coca Cola. 'Once, I broke that rule and spoke about price as well. This was during 'Chota Coke' for Rs 5. Because I really liked its story. It was so creative that I compromised,' he said. Aamir said that he has refused big money in the endorsement space and shared, 'I have refused alcohol and tobacco. Recently, I did Dream 11 so people asked me that you are doing Dream 11, you refused alcohol, tobacco. But the script for Dream 11 was so good. I couldn't say no to it. I laughed so much after I read that ad. I was certain that I wanted to do it. As for the product, if it is illegal then ban it, then we won't make any ads on it. And if it's legal then let me do it too.' ALSO READ | Jaat: Bollywood stars are incapable of laughing at themselves; if Himesh Reshammiya can do it, why can't Sunny Deol? Aamir is one of the few celebrities who has not been associated with a tobacco brand. Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Hrithik Roshan, and all the other big stars have endorsed pan masala brands. Akshay Kumar also got associated with one such brand but following massive backlash from his fans, he had to step away from the brand.
India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Aamir Khan defends endorsing sports betting app: If it is legal, let me do it
Aamir Khan recently opened up on his decision to endorse sports betting app Dream 11. India Today Entertainment Desk Actor Aamir Khan opened up on his decision to endorse sports betting app He spoke about making exceptions to his principles based on quality scripts The actor justified endorsing brands that sell legal products Actor Aamir Khan recently addressed fans' reactions over featuring in a sports betting app advertisement. The actor clarified that his professional decisions are influenced by the quality of scripts in the brand endorsements. Aamir, while defending the artistic liberty to endorse legal products, in an interview with Zoom said, "I have refused alcohol and tobacco. Recently, I did Dream 11 so people asked me that you are doing Dream 11, you refused alcohol, tobacco." "But the script for Dream 11 was so good. I couldn't say no to it," he added. The actor further said, "I laughed so much after I read that ad. I was certain that I wanted to do it. As for the product, if it is illegal then ban it, then we won't make any ads on it. And if it's legal then let me do it too." The 'Sitaare Zameen Par' actor reflected on his association with brands and how he only makes exceptions to his principles if he sees creativity in the idea. The actor said, "I always check that the product is delivering what they have promised" "Sometimes, I break my own principle. For example, I never announce the price of the product that I am endorsing because I am not a salesman. I am a brand ambassador. I can talk about your brand but not about its price," Aamir went on. He further said, "Once, I broke that rule and spoke about price as well. This was during 'Chota Coke' for Rs 5 because I really liked its story. It was so creative that I compromised." Aamir will next be seen in his home-production 'Sitaare Zameen Par', directed by RS Prasanna. The film is a remake of the Spanish sports-drama 'Champions' (2018). The actor recently confirmed his cameo in Lokesh Kanagaraj's upcoming Tamil action-drama 'Coolie'. He also mentioned his solo project with Kanagaraj, which will be shot after 'Kaithi 2'. Actor Aamir Khan recently addressed fans' reactions over featuring in a sports betting app advertisement. The actor clarified that his professional decisions are influenced by the quality of scripts in the brand endorsements. Aamir, while defending the artistic liberty to endorse legal products, in an interview with Zoom said, "I have refused alcohol and tobacco. Recently, I did Dream 11 so people asked me that you are doing Dream 11, you refused alcohol, tobacco." "But the script for Dream 11 was so good. I couldn't say no to it," he added. The actor further said, "I laughed so much after I read that ad. I was certain that I wanted to do it. As for the product, if it is illegal then ban it, then we won't make any ads on it. And if it's legal then let me do it too." The 'Sitaare Zameen Par' actor reflected on his association with brands and how he only makes exceptions to his principles if he sees creativity in the idea. The actor said, "I always check that the product is delivering what they have promised" "Sometimes, I break my own principle. For example, I never announce the price of the product that I am endorsing because I am not a salesman. I am a brand ambassador. I can talk about your brand but not about its price," Aamir went on. He further said, "Once, I broke that rule and spoke about price as well. This was during 'Chota Coke' for Rs 5 because I really liked its story. It was so creative that I compromised." Aamir will next be seen in his home-production 'Sitaare Zameen Par', directed by RS Prasanna. The film is a remake of the Spanish sports-drama 'Champions' (2018). The actor recently confirmed his cameo in Lokesh Kanagaraj's upcoming Tamil action-drama 'Coolie'. He also mentioned his solo project with Kanagaraj, which will be shot after 'Kaithi 2'. Join our WhatsApp Channel
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Aamir Khan defends endorsing betting app, says he has refused alcohol and tobacco ads: ‘If it's legal, then let me do it'
Aamir Khan, like most of his contemporaries, endorses many brands, but unlike many of them, he is choosy about the brands he lends his name to. For instance, Aamir has refused to lend his name to alcoholic beverages and tobacco products so when he got associated with betting app Dream 11 recently, his fans were quite shocked. In a recent interview, Aamir shared that he has a few conditions before he decides to endorse a brand, and the first condition is that the product has to deliver on its promise. In a chat with Zoom, Aamir shared, 'I always check that the product is delivering what they have promised.' He said that he has another condition and as per that, he never announces the price of the product. 'Sometimes, I break my own principle. For example, I never announce the price of the product that I am endorsing because I am not a salesman. I am a brand ambassador. I can talk about your brand but not about it's price,' he said and immediately recalled that he once broke that rule while endorsing Coca Cola. 'Once, I broke that rule and spoke about price as well. This was during 'Chota Coke' for Rs 5. Because I really liked its story. It was so creative that I compromised,' he said. Aamir said that he has refused big money in the endorsement space and shared, 'I have refused alcohol and tobacco. Recently, I did Dream 11 so people asked me that you are doing Dream 11, you refused alcohol, tobacco. But the script for Dream 11 was so good. I couldn't say no to it. I laughed so much after I read that ad. I was certain that I wanted to do it. As for the product, if it is illegal then ban it, then we won't make any ads on it. And if it's legal then let me do it too.' ALSO READ | Jaat: Bollywood stars are incapable of laughing at themselves; if Himesh Reshammiya can do it, why can't Sunny Deol? Aamir is one of the few celebrities who has not been associated with a tobacco brand. Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Hrithik Roshan, and all the other big stars have endorsed pan masala brands. Akshay Kumar also got associated with one such brand but following massive backlash from his fans, he had to step away from the brand.
